Midterm Review 2025

What distinguishes a creation myth from an origin myth?

• Creation myths describe how the universe and life began.

• Creation myths explain the founding of a specific tribe.

• Creation myths teach moral lessons only.

• Creation myths tell stories about trickster figures.

• Creation myths deal with animals, not humans.

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What is a central purpose of a trickster myth in Native American storytelling?

• To warn people of dangerous spirits.

• To illustrate both the wisdom and foolishness in human behavior.

• To explain agricultural origins.

• To describe the creation of the stars.

• To honor tribal ancestors.

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In The World on the Turtle’s Back, how is balance in nature symbolized?

• Through the cooperation of animals and humans.

• Through the struggle and harmony between the twins.

• Through the destruction of the turtle’s shell.

• Through the grandmother’s punishment.

• Through the creation of fire and water.

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According to The World on the Turtle’s Back, what natural feature was formed from the grandmother’s head?

• The moon

• The mountains

• The stars

• The oceans

• The sun

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What crops did the Iroquois believe grew from the mother’s body?

• Corn, beans, and squash

• Wheat, oats, and barley

• Apples, berries, and nuts

• Potatoes and carrots

• Corn and tobacco

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What geographical feature does the Modoc myth explain?

• The existence of Mount Shasta

• The Great Plains

• The shape of the Pacific coast

• The origin of the Rocky Mountains

• The direction of the wind

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What action by the grizzly bears angered the Chief of the Sky Spirits in When the Grizzlies Walked Upright?

• They kept his daughter and raised her children.

• They stole food from the mountain.

• They refused to obey his command.

• They created their own mountains.

• They attacked other spirits.

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What does Coyote and Buffalo explain about the landscape?

• Why there are no buffalo near the Columbia River.

• Why Mount Shasta has snow.

• Why the sun sets in the west.

• Why rivers flow from mountains.

• Why trees lose their leaves in winter.

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What custom among the Modoc people is explained through their myth?

• Their avoidance of killing grizzly bears.

• Their annual harvest rituals.

• Their storytelling ceremonies.

• Their use of fire for purification.

• Their burial practices.

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In Coyote and Buffalo, what does the story reveal about women’s roles in Okanogan society?

• They were responsible for preparing food and maintaining the household.

• They led spiritual rituals.

• They were warriors.

• They handled trade with neighboring tribes.

• They trained young hunters.

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